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  • janaes
    janaes Member Posts: 799 Member
    #22
    Chris, I dont know what to

    Chris, I dont know what to say.  Im sad you have to do this but at the same time i am glad you already have a plan in place.  I hope so much that it works out for you in germany.  Just like Kim I found alot of hope from you having the same MMT as me.  I do love your attitide.  It sounds like you are doing what you have to and fighting like a real fighter 

    Love Janae

  • Hopeful162
    Hopeful162 Member Posts: 82
    edited February 2017 #23
    Best to you, Chris!

    l've not been active on this forum lately, but have been reading off and on, and I just want to send you my best wishes as you persue treatment in Germany! May you have a wonderful outcome which will give us all encouragement for what lies ahead. Bon voyage!

  • Editgrl
    Editgrl Member Posts: 903 Member
    #24
    Acceptance, Insurance and Costs

    Regarding Herzog's acceptance policy, I don't know how difficult it is to get accepted.  I contacted the clinic by email and provided them a medical profile/history and my last scan report. After reviewing the material, they told me that they could treat me.

    Some of you have asked about the costs of this treatment.  Since I am a Kaiser patient, any treatment outside of Kaiser, unless they deemed it appropriate, would cost me out of pocket, whether in the U.S. or not.  I did investigate a couple of places here in the States, but ironically, felt my dollars would go farther outside of the country, at least right now, since I'm not old enough for Medicare yet.  Herzog does accept some insurance, however, I believe these are all European.  AXA/BUPA/Signal.

    As far as costs go, it's not cheap, but it's less expensive than some specialized hospitals here.  There are still some unknowns as far as cost, i.e., different chemos have different costs, etc.  But the base cost per day is approximately $500.  That includes room and board, physician, nursing, all diagnostics done in the hospital, lab tests, infusions, injections, physiotherapy and all other therapies except for hyperthermia, as well as transfers to and from the Frankfurt Airport which is about an hour away.  You can have another person stay with you for about $50 a day which includes 3 meals and tea and cake in the afternoon.  Hyperthermia is on top of that and ranges from 200 to 2600 Euros per session, depending on whether it is local, moderate or extreme whole body.  Patients pay the pharmacist directly for any chemo used.  They require a 6000 euro deposit on the day of arrival by credit card or cash.

    Luckily, I have some inheritance money that will pay for treatment for a while, and I have some other options available to me, but it will be a significant financial commitment.  You know what they say about having a rainy day fund...  well, this is that rainy day!

  • Soup52
    Soup52 Member Posts: 908 Member
    #25
    Best of luck Chris! My

    Best of luck Chris! My prayers are with you!!

  • NoTimeForCancer
    NoTimeForCancer Member Posts: 3,486 Member
    #26
    Thank you for sharing the

    Thank you for sharing the details of Herzog with us, Chris.  We all look forward to hearing more from you.

    I will say after watching the video - about 2013 - they also gave a link on the work.  http://www.nanoprobes.com/ It is seeking FDA approval.

  • rcdeman
    rcdeman Member Posts: 263 Member
    #27
    Dear Chris,

    Dear Chris,

    Thanks for sharing the thorough details on the costs and how it would work! Although the costs are not cheap, it still seems more inexpensive than costs here. We are counting on you and Helen, our pioneers, to let us know how the treatments go! This might as well be a future option for some of us here!

    Prayers,
    Rebecca

  • Kaleena
    Kaleena Member Posts: 2,088 Member
    edited February 2017 #28
    Wishing you the best

    Chris, I wish you all the best (Helen too) on this new treatment path.   Thanks for sharing the information with us.   

    Hugs and prayers,

    Kathy

  • cindy0519
    cindy0519 Member Posts: 173
    #29
    Wishing you great results

    Chris, 

    Just wanted to add my well wishes.  I too am inspired by your taking things into your own hands.  Controlling our own destingy is so imparative and something that is not often easily done with all this cancer stuff.  I too look forward to hearing more about your experience and will be watching for updates.  

  • pgdaughter
    pgdaughter Member Posts: 22
    edited February 2017 #30
    Best wishes

    Best wishes for this new adventure ahead. Many of us look forward to hearing about your experience, but most of all we're rooting for you (and Helen) to have every success! 

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